Topic: Just be honest, even if it hurts.
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Fri 04/25/14 03:54 PM

1) Does money and material assets help to sway you toward the choice of a partner over education level and intelligence?

2) Are looks just as important when considering long term commitment, as apposed to short term gratification?

3) Can you overlook appearance if the partner you choose can afford the level of physical and material comfort you prefer?

4) If you choose a partner based on superficial and fleeting attributes you can enjoy for a season, does it make it easier to leave them once the initial attraction fades away?

5) Does the criteria you use to select a partner differ from person to person, or does it remain the same across the board?

Ok, here's an honest answer,

1. If the choice is a dumb wealthy individual, or a poor intelligent individual, I will go for the intelligent one, because they have the capacity to grow, money will eventually be gone, and then you're left with a moron for company no thanks. Plus an intelligent individual has the capacity to become wealthy off of their intelligence.

2. Looks are important to both, if I want short term gratification, I have to be able to 'get it up', and I want to receive and give long-term gratification I need to be able to be honest when she inevitably asks "do you think I'm pretty?"

3. Money wouldn't sway my decision for someone, however, it may sway my decision away from someone, a lot of people I know with who have money are incredibly selfish, and that is a turn-off for me, I'm dating the person, not their wallet.

4. I wouldn't know, because I wouldn't choose a partner on superficial attributes, a one-night stand is different but I wouldn't consider them a partner, nor a 'season'

5. Some things are the same across the board, but things do some things change


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Fri 04/25/14 04:38 PM


1) Does money and material assets help to sway you toward the choice of a partner over education level and intelligence?

2) Are looks just as important when considering long term commitment, as apposed to short term gratification?

3) Can you overlook appearance if the partner you choose can afford the level of physical and material comfort you prefer?

4) If you choose a partner based on superficial and fleeting attributes you can enjoy for a season, does it make it easier to leave them once the initial attraction fades away?

5) Does the criteria you use to select a partner differ from person to person, or does it remain the same across the board?

Ok, here's an honest answer,

1. If the choice is a dumb wealthy individual, or a poor intelligent individual, I will go for the intelligent one, because they have the capacity to grow, money will eventually be gone, and then you're left with a moron for company no thanks. Plus an intelligent individual has the capacity to become wealthy off of their intelligence.

2. Looks are important to both, if I want short term gratification, I have to be able to 'get it up', and I want to receive and give long-term gratification I need to be able to be honest when she inevitably asks "do you think I'm pretty?"

3. Money wouldn't sway my decision for someone, however, it may sway my decision away from someone, a lot of people I know with who have money are incredibly selfish, and that is a turn-off for me, I'm dating the person, not their wallet.

4. I wouldn't know, because I wouldn't choose a partner on superficial attributes, a one-night stand is different but I wouldn't consider them a partner, nor a 'season'

5. Some things are the same across the board, but things do some things change


Thank you for reconsidering and providing more indepth answers Isaac. happy

I like your answer in 1)... an intelligent person has the capacity to earn money via their smarts. While a stupid person just becomes an anchor. :wink:

And I understand what you're saying in 2)... I think. I mean, I've never asked a man if he thought I was pretty I just assumed he did or he wouldn't have been attracted to me. So from your answer I deduce that you too prefer pretty women ultimately.

Yes, unfortunately the more people have the broker they say they are so they can keep what they have and let others spend theirs instead. That turns me off too, the inequity of it all. :wink:

Again, thanks for adding to your reply. flowerforyou

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Fri 04/25/14 04:42 PM




it all comes down to the boobs, sex drive, and the ability to hold a conversation.
what Isaac said .. But instead of boobs .. Well built strong masculine thighs ..grrrr .. Love the sweep of a man's thighs


Hi Blondey, I quite agree... masculine thighs... :tongue:

Thank you for reading and contributing too. happy flowerforyou

hmmm sorry I have to confess I only read issacs post .. Have no idea what the thread is about .. Just finished nightshift and left my brain at work... Laughing ... Very apologetically of course :-) And Just being honest


That's okay Blondey, it was nice to see another woman proffer a reply. Hope you have a good rest ahead of you. flowerforyou

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Fri 04/25/14 04:47 PM
Edited by isaac_dede on Fri 04/25/14 04:48 PM

Thank you for reconsidering and providing more indepth answers Isaac. happy

I like your answer in 1)... an intelligent person has the capacity to earn money via their smarts. While a stupid person just becomes an anchor. :wink:

And I understand what you're saying in 2)... I think. I mean, I've never asked a man if he thought I was pretty I just assumed he did or he wouldn't have been attracted to me. So from your answer I deduce that you too prefer pretty women ultimately.

Yes, unfortunately the more people have the broker they say they are so they can keep what they have and let others spend theirs instead. That turns me off too, the inequity of it all. :wink:

Again, thanks for adding to your reply. flowerforyou

'pretty' is a very subjective term, I have to attracted to them, but generally looks aren't the only thing that attracts me, a personality can shine through making someone 'attractive' in your eyes, but the opposite is also true, a personality can shine through that makes someone 'unattractive' in your eyes too.

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Fri 04/25/14 04:47 PM
And fyi.. I am NOT a pothead.. I may have a slight drinking problem.laugh
. but I am definitely not a pothead..lmcasao.
. laughing my clean and sober *** off..:wink: flowerforyou

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Fri 04/25/14 04:55 PM
Just thought that I would say that I was answering the actual question about how much education that they have and not whether they are stupid or intellegent.

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Sat 04/26/14 08:07 AM


Thank you for reconsidering and providing more indepth answers Isaac. happy

I like your answer in 1)... an intelligent person has the capacity to earn money via their smarts. While a stupid person just becomes an anchor. :wink:

And I understand what you're saying in 2)... I think. I mean, I've never asked a man if he thought I was pretty I just assumed he did or he wouldn't have been attracted to me. So from your answer I deduce that you too prefer pretty women ultimately.

Yes, unfortunately the more people have the broker they say they are so they can keep what they have and let others spend theirs instead. That turns me off too, the inequity of it all. :wink:

Again, thanks for adding to your reply. flowerforyou

'pretty' is a very subjective term, I have to attracted to them, but generally looks aren't the only thing that attracts me, a personality can shine through making someone 'attractive' in your eyes, but the opposite is also true, a personality can shine through that makes someone 'unattractive' in your eyes too.



Love the truthfulness of the pictured statement. :wink:

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Sat 04/26/14 08:09 AM

And fyi.. I am NOT a pothead.. I may have a slight drinking problem.laugh
. but I am definitely not a pothead..lmcasao.
. laughing my clean and sober *** off..:wink: flowerforyou


No1 drinker that's okay I got your 6... drinks ... :wink:

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Sat 04/26/14 08:12 AM


Just thought that I would say that I was answering the actual question about how much education that they have and not whether they are stupid or intellegent.


It's cool, Twat, we're all friends here, or feign to be... laugh :wink:


Damn it, I meant Tawt... :tongue:

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Sat 04/26/14 08:12 AM
Edited by AthenaRose2 on Sat 04/26/14 08:13 AM

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Sat 04/26/14 08:43 AM

1) Does money and material assets help to sway you toward the choice of a partner over education level and intelligence?

2) Are looks just as important when considering long term commitment, as apposed to short term gratification?

3) Can you overlook appearance if the partner you choose can afford the level of physical and material comfort you prefer?

4) If you choose a partner based on superficial and fleeting attributes you can enjoy for a season, does it make it easier to leave them once the initial attraction fades away?

5) Does the criteria you use to select a partner differ from person to person, or does it remain the same across the board?


No, no, yes, not applicable, it remains the same.

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Sat 04/26/14 08:53 AM



Just thought that I would say that I was answering the actual question about how much education that they have and not whether they are stupid or intellegent.


It's cool, Twat, we're all friends here, or feign to be... laugh :wink:


Damn it, I meant Tawt... :tongue:


Well, to be fair, I suppose that I did talk about people being pretentious.

I guess that it's a class thing. The comedian Steve Coogan used to have this character that he did called Paul Calf and he would go on about students and I knew exactly what he was talking about because over here those types do tend to be quite cliquey and they look down their noses at working class people, even when they are socialists or hippy types.

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Sat 04/26/14 09:06 AM


1) Does money and material assets help to sway you toward the choice of a partner over education level and intelligence?

2) Are looks just as important when considering long term commitment, as apposed to short term gratification?

3) Can you overlook appearance if the partner you choose can afford the level of physical and material comfort you prefer?

4) If you choose a partner based on superficial and fleeting attributes you can enjoy for a season, does it make it easier to leave them once the initial attraction fades away?

5) Does the criteria you use to select a partner differ from person to person, or does it remain the same across the board?


No, no, yes, not applicable, it remains the same.


FearandLoathing... love the new look... really spooky... scared :wink:

It's good to see you stopping by to comment... waving

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Sat 04/26/14 09:10 AM



1) Does money and material assets help to sway you toward the choice of a partner over education level and intelligence?

2) Are looks just as important when considering long term commitment, as apposed to short term gratification?

3) Can you overlook appearance if the partner you choose can afford the level of physical and material comfort you prefer?

4) If you choose a partner based on superficial and fleeting attributes you can enjoy for a season, does it make it easier to leave them once the initial attraction fades away?

5) Does the criteria you use to select a partner differ from person to person, or does it remain the same across the board?


No, no, yes, not applicable, it remains the same.


FearandLoathing... love the new look... really spooky... scared :wink:

It's good to see you stopping by to comment... waving


I thought I already had, haha.

Cheers, good topic.flowerforyou

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Sat 04/26/14 09:12 AM




Just thought that I would say that I was answering the actual question about how much education that they have and not whether they are stupid or intellegent.


It's cool, Twat, we're all friends here, or feign to be... laugh :wink:


Damn it, I meant Tawt... :tongue:


Well, to be fair, I suppose that I did talk about people being pretentious.

I guess that it's a class thing. The comedian Steve Coogan used to have this character that he did called Paul Calf and he would go on about students and I knew exactly what he was talking about because over here those types do tend to be quite cliquey and they look down their noses at working class people, even when they are socialists or hippy types.


Cliches are everywhere Tawt, or is it cliques... ohwell

If global warming eventually makes it difficult for people to buy food... I wonder who will be eating healthier, the working class that's not afraid to get dirty and eat what's in front of them, or the helpless and particular elitists that think they're better simply because they're educated or have money?

A wise old teacher once told me it's not the book learning that makes you smart, it's the street smarts that keep you alive knowing how to survive.

There's something to that, I think...

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Sat 04/26/14 09:24 AM

1) Does money and material assets help to sway you toward the choice of a partner over education level and intelligence?

2) Are looks just as important when considering long term commitment, as apposed to short term gratification?

3) Can you overlook appearance if the partner you choose can afford the level of physical and material comfort you prefer?

4) If you choose a partner based on superficial and fleeting attributes you can enjoy for a season, does it make it easier to leave them once the initial attraction fades away?

5) Does the criteria you use to select a partner differ from person to person, or does it remain the same across the board?


1-no
2-no..looks are not a factor.. (that said there HAS to be some form of mutual chemistry) I believe a persons character and inner soul can be attractive however.. and shine thru with blinding beauty
3-already asked'n answered :wink:
4-not interested in short term hookups so non applicable
5-remains constant.. I'm self aware enough, to know what I will and will not tolerate.. bigsmile

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Sat 04/26/14 09:36 AM


1) Does money and material assets help to sway you toward the choice of a partner over education level and intelligence?

2) Are looks just as important when considering long term commitment, as apposed to short term gratification?

3) Can you overlook appearance if the partner you choose can afford the level of physical and material comfort you prefer?

4) If you choose a partner based on superficial and fleeting attributes you can enjoy for a season, does it make it easier to leave them once the initial attraction fades away?

5) Does the criteria you use to select a partner differ from person to person, or does it remain the same across the board?


1-no
2-no..looks are not a factor.. (that said there HAS to be some form of mutual chemistry) I believe a persons character and inner soul can be attractive however.. and shine thru with blinding beauty
3-already asked'n answered :wink:
4-not interested in short term hookups so non applicable
5-remains constant.. I'm self aware enough, to know what I will and will not tolerate.. bigsmile



Hi Zero_Effected, I didn't recognize you until I checked out your profile and then I remembered... you're simply awesome... :wink:

Thanks for stopping by to brighten my day with your welcomed reply... flowerforyou

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Sat 04/26/14 09:54 AM

Hi Zero_Effected, I didn't recognize you until I checked out your profile and then I remembered... you're simply awesome... :wink:

Thanks for stopping by to brighten my day with your welcomed reply... flowerforyou


blushing it's nice to be remembered Rose.. and its good to see you actively posting again!!:wink: thanks for the tread!! flowers

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Sat 04/26/14 12:52 PM

1) Does money and material assets help to sway you toward the choice of a partner over education level and intelligence?

2) Are looks just as important when considering long term commitment, as apposed to short term gratification?

3) Can you overlook appearance if the partner you choose can afford the level of physical and material comfort you prefer?

4) If you choose a partner based on superficial and fleeting attributes you can enjoy for a season, does it make it easier to leave them once the initial attraction fades away?

5) Does the criteria you use to select a partner differ from person to person, or does it remain the same across the board?


at this point in life, I have already struggled so I wouldn't PREFER to match up with someone to struggle again, so though WEALTH would not be important, a partner who is financially stable is

as far as 'education' level, there are so many ways to be educated, truly educated, and I have spoken with enough 'formally' educated idiots, that how many degrees someone has really doesn't impress me much, their 'intelligence' is important though,,, but I only know about that in getting to know and communicate with them

as far as looks, I grew up around 'attractive' people so that it became pass� and clich�, I know how easily and how many ways people can alter or change their outward appearance, so, unless there are things that are actually TURN OFFS about them, how much they initially turn me on is not a factor, there have been many who have become more and more attractive after I got to know them,,,its inner attractiveness that excites me more,,,

overlooking appearance is pretty normal for me in RT, unless there are physical turnoffs like a lot of piercings or unhealthy hygiene,,,,I am most often attracted to personality above looks, but having looks IN Addition to personality never hurts,,,

I haven't really chosen a partner for superficial reasons so Im not sure about how easy it would be to leave

criteria remains the same, that there be chemistry, either intellectually, emotionally, or spiritually,,,






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Sat 04/26/14 01:13 PM


1) Does money and material assets help to sway you toward the choice of a partner over education level and intelligence?

2) Are looks just as important when considering long term commitment, as apposed to short term gratification?

3) Can you overlook appearance if the partner you choose can afford the level of physical and material comfort you prefer?

4) If you choose a partner based on superficial and fleeting attributes you can enjoy for a season, does it make it easier to leave them once the initial attraction fades away?

5) Does the criteria you use to select a partner differ from person to person, or does it remain the same across the board?


at this point in life, I have already struggled so I wouldn't PREFER to match up with someone to struggle again, so though WEALTH would not be important, a partner who is financially stable is

as far as 'education' level, there are so many ways to be educated, truly educated, and I have spoken with enough 'formally' educated idiots, that how many degrees someone has really doesn't impress me much, their 'intelligence' is important though,,, but I only know about that in getting to know and communicate with them

as far as looks, I grew up around 'attractive' people so that it became pass� and clich�, I know how easily and how many ways people can alter or change their outward appearance, so, unless there are things that are actually TURN OFFS about them, how much they initially turn me on is not a factor, there have been many who have become more and more attractive after I got to know them,,,its inner attractiveness that excites me more,,,

overlooking appearance is pretty normal for me in RT, unless there are physical turnoffs like a lot of piercings or unhealthy hygiene,,,,I am most often attracted to personality above looks, but having looks IN Addition to personality never hurts,,,

I haven't really chosen a partner for superficial reasons so Im not sure about how easy it would be to leave

criteria remains the same, that there be chemistry, either intellectually, emotionally, or spiritually,,,


msharmony, nice to see you again dear lady. flowerforyou

And thank you for taking the time to give detailed replies.

I love what you said in 1) about not wanting to struggle again. It's hard enough the first time and doesn't get any easier with age.

All of your answers hit home and are so down to earth and relevant.

I especially like how you put 3) it's so easy to change outwardly and inner attractiveness is more exciting. So true...